Mitch if you have been riding motorcycles for 36 years and rode Bridgestone motorcycles they had to be used. Bridgestone quit making motorcycles 39 years ago in 1973.

]]>By: Erichttp://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/01/victory-ness-cafe-victory-getting-a-message/comment-page-1/#comment-35518
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:57:00 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35518That is a nice bike, and I would give Victory a thumbs-up for getting out of their comfort zone. As it is a bit too focused for me, I would think it might make a nice second or third bike for those with thick wallets. Oh, and don’t get me started on Buell
]]>By: Reinharthttp://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/01/victory-ness-cafe-victory-getting-a-message/comment-page-1/#comment-35516
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:59:36 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35516“People who haven’t tried one should really keep their traps shut.”

I tried more than one Victory motorcycle and didn’t like them at all. Victory motorcycles have a very dead (boring)feel about them. Not trying to be rude, but that’s the best way to describe it. The styling is something that is not to my taste so I ride something else. I do hope that Victory succeeds and that they dump the Arlen Ness styling and hire a talented designer to build exciting bikes that don’t put you to sleep. Until then, I think I’ll keep my distance.

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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:39:12 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35514H-D is missing a golden oppurtunity by not bringing back the XLCR and using the V-Rod drivetrain to power it. Bring it to market as an “Evil Twin Alternative” to the XR1200X for the more sport inclined “Matured” riders and they would have a genuine Cafe Racer pair in thier lineup. Of course it would have to be priced just slightly higher than the XR but those who want these can afford ‘em and don’t really care about price anyway. As the King of the Heavyweight Division with loyal owners/riders this could be a real winner for H-D. As for all the derision spit out here about the Low Tech H-D V-Twin bikes that have been selling faster than they can be made for 100 some odd years, it’s simple. Some riders want just that, simple, comfortable bikes with superior paint and a history that is Americana to the core. I have been riding for 36 years and have owned everything from Bridgstones (probably not many here who know what a Bridgestone Motorcycle was) to the fastest production bike in the world and i always come back to the twins because they have something inline 4’s don’t have, SOUL. Ride what you like and let others do the same. I don’t laugh at the guys who ride the latest “sportbike” even though they look like a monkey fu***ng a football doing it. So leave me and my Guzzi, Beemer Boxer, and FXDC alone and keep your comments to yourself.
]]>By: Reinharthttp://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/01/victory-ness-cafe-victory-getting-a-message/comment-page-1/#comment-35405
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:33 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35405Roland Sands would be a good pick. He does some pretty cool stuff, lots better than Arlen Mess.
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:36:41 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35401Does Ness have incriminating phots of Victory management? Can’t some other design come in and take a shot at some Victory designing? There are hundreds of young, unemployed, well-educated bike designers from Italy, California, New York, Germany, who need a chance. C’mon Polaris, give ‘em a chance
]]>By: billyhttp://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/01/victory-ness-cafe-victory-getting-a-message/comment-page-1/#comment-35399
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:11:24 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35399Give me that microphone back! What a couple of tools!
]]>By: Jeffhttp://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/01/victory-ness-cafe-victory-getting-a-message/comment-page-1/#comment-35390
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:29:08 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35390I don’t think they’re getting the message either, just look at the foot peg positioning, and single front disk brake. They still seem blind to any audience outside the cruiser market, the only group that would consider this a sport / performance bike.
]]>By: Reinharthttp://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/01/victory-ness-cafe-victory-getting-a-message/comment-page-1/#comment-35304
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:13:54 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35304No, Victory is not getting the message. They actually hired Ness to design a cafe racer! Baaaaaaaarf!!!
]]>By: BillyGoathttp://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/01/victory-ness-cafe-victory-getting-a-message/comment-page-1/#comment-35256
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:24:11 +0000http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=19611#comment-35256Nice paint but the wheels and drive pully don’t compliment the design.
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